Some rituals may be canceled
In Kyrgyzstan, a draft law concerning the order of family events and rituals has been put forward for discussion. The initiative was proposed by the Ministry of Culture, Information, Sports, and Youth Policy.
As part of the proposed changes, it is planned to streamline the organization of celebrations and reduce unnecessary expenses, taking into account the socio-economic situation in the country.
The project "On measures to streamline family celebrations and memorial rituals" pertains to events such as weddings, bride send-offs, childbirth, religious rituals (Hajj, Umrah), as well as funerals and memorials (after three, seven, forty days, and anniversaries).
Regarding weddings, the following recommendations are proposed:
- to hold celebrations without debts and loans, considering the financial capabilities of the family;
- to limit the number of guests to 200 people;
- to organize weddings within one day;
- to avoid celebrations with more than 350 guests;
- to limit the slaughter of livestock to one head of cattle or one horse;
- to avoid excessive food preparation.
Wedding convoys consisting of more than three cars, fireworks, and excessive show programs are also prohibited, as well as coercion to give expensive gifts and the display of ostentatious wealth.
The new law proposes to abandon traditions associated with extravagance, such as "kiyit kiigizüü" (gifting clothing), "sebet berüü" (giving baskets with treats), and "tüştönüü" (organizing lunches), as well as to promote the idea "A modest wedding is a blessed wedding."
The bride send-off (kız uzatuu toyu) should take place in a modest format, emphasizing family and spiritual values.
When organizing funerals and memorial events, it is proposed to:
- not conduct livestock slaughter on the day of the funeral;
- consider the anniversary of the memorial as a voluntary event;
- limit invited guests to close relatives only;
- allow the slaughter of one head of large livestock or small livestock at subsequent memorials;
- organize a modest table and follow sanitary and hygienic standards;
- encourage charity and donations for public needs instead of lavish memorials.
The draft law also defines the powers of local authorities and self-government bodies, which should conduct explanatory work with citizens, reduce public pressure, and promote examples of simple and modest celebrations through media and social networks.
Organizers, including banquet hall owners and toastmasters, are required to comply with the new requirements and not impose services that lead to unnecessary expenses.
Responsibility is provided for violations.
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